Translate by speech

If your device has a microphone, you can translate spoken words and phrases. In some languages, you can hear the translation spoken aloud.

Important: If you use an audible screen reader, we recommend you use headphones, as the screen reader voice may interfere with the transcribed speech.

Translate by speech

  1. Open the Translate app Translate app.
  2. At the bottom, select the languages to translate to and from.
  3. Tap Dictation Speak
    • If this button is disabled, the spoken language can't be translated.
  4. After you hear the tone, say what you want to translate.

Tip: Learn how to translate a bilingual conversation.

Change your speech settings

Block offensive words

  1. Open the Translate app Translate app.
  2. At the top, tap your Profile icon and then Settings  and then Speech input. 
  3. Turn on Block offensive words.

Change region/dialect

  1. Open the Translate app Translate app.
  2. At the top, tap your Profile icon and then Settings  and then Speech region.
  3. Tap the language you want to change.
  4. Tap the region associated with the dialect you want.
Tip: Speaking dialects are only available in some languages.

Change your audio pace

  1. Open the Translate app Translate app.
  2. At the top, tap your Profile icon and then Settings Settings and then Pronunciation Speed.
  3. Select Normal, Slow, or Slower.

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